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Aureus - Octavian CAESAR DIVI F; Victory 32 BC - 29 BC
| Gold | 7.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 32 BC - 29 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory in biga, right, right hand holding long palm, left hand holding reins.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR DIVI F
Translation:
Caesari Divi Filius.
Caesar, son of the divine.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.72–7.76 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Octavian (CAESAR DIVI F; Victory) coin is that it features an image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its dominance over other nations. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the Roman Empire was a powerful and victorious state, and that its leader, Octavian (later known as Augustus), was a strong and capable ruler.
